The Swampscott end of a mile-long crescent beach shared with Lynn, running from the city line to the restaurants clustered on Humphrey Street. It carries a long, difficult water-quality record, with stormwater and sewer overflows routinely closing it to swimming after rain.
What to expect
Parking
Free lot free, no sticker needed
Swimming
Allowed water tested by the state
Hours
No gate; open access at all hours
Season
Open access year-round, no gate
Dogs
Dogs are barred from town beaches between May 20 and October 1. That's the town-wide default; watch for posted signs here.
Fishing
Allowed year-round, popular near Red Rock Park at the Lynn end
Managed by
Swampscott DPW, Lynn DPW, and the Lynn Water & Sewer Commission jointly; MA DPH tests water quality
WebsiteGetting in
Parking
Free lot
Costfree, no sticker needed
Humphrey Street
Details unconfirmed
Humphrey Street
Costfree, no sticker needed
Access points along this beach
Getting to the beach
Open along Humphrey Street; no single gated entrance
Tides & weather
Tide and sun: NOAA astronomy · forecast: NWS, up to 7 days
Common questions
Is King's Beach in Swampscott open today?
Open, no advisory on record in the latest MA DPH posting (updated 2026-09-13). MA DPH is the authority. Check the status the morning you go.
Why is King's Beach so often closed to swimming?
Two side-by-side stormwater and groundwater outfalls in Lynn and Swampscott discharge after heavy rain, and Stacey's Brook near Eastern Avenue carries a near-constant elevated bacteria count; the safer spots on dry days are closer to Kimball Road and Pierce Street than to Eastern Avenue.
Is there parking at King's Beach, and what does it cost?
Free lot (free, no sticker needed). Humphrey Street
What rules should I know at King's Beach?
Stormwater and sewer overflows close this beach to swimming after rain; check the town's water-quality posting before going in, especially within 24 to 48 hours of a storm; do not swim within 24-48 hours of rain and check posted flags first. King's, Fisherman's, and Phillips beaches were all…
Are dogs allowed at King's Beach?
Dogs are barred from town beaches between May 20 and October 1. That's the town-wide default; watch for posted signs here.
Is there an entry fee at King's Beach?
No, entry is free.
Do you need a beach sticker to park at King's Beach?
A beach sticker applies to parking here. free, no sticker needed.